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About Isotech
Founded in 1985, Isotech Products is built around PU material R&D and manufacturing, covering material supply, OEM／ODM production and our own consumer brand.
Isotech Products Incorporated
was founded in 1985 by the principal shareholders of Chan Yu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. together with several professional managers. The company holds its own R&D capability and ranks among the pioneers of PU development technology worldwide, with a product range extending from children's toys and medical devices to bedding products.
Over four decades the group has become one of the largest PU moulding operations in Asia, serving global brands in office furniture, bedding, footwear and medical care. Our core strengths are straightforward: consistent quality control, volume capability and competitive pricing.
In 2003 we launched our own material brand, MemoSorb breathable foam, and won the REHACARE Innovation Award in Düsseldorf, Germany, the same year.
Our mission
To build a strong and thriving business that enriches the lives of our customers, our employees and our shareholders. Our business rests on delivering products and services of real value to the markets we serve.
We define value as an innovative, high-quality product portfolio, backed by professional support and delivered on time at a competitive price.
A Day with the Boss | Isotech Interview
An interview with 李煌寶, published by 中華民國工業協進會.
Source: 中華民國工業協進會
Watch on YouTubeGroup locations
Four production sites, each with a different role by product type.
Zhubei, Hsinchu
Isotech Products headquarters; MemoSorb R&D and production.
Panyu, Guangdong
Guangzhou Urethane Plastics Co., Ltd. — the group's largest plant in mainland China, producing moulded PU armrests, seat components and sports equipment.
Enping, Guangdong
Guangdong Meratech (Enping plant), completed in 2019, produces premium PU insoles and outsoles.
Dong Nai, Vietnam
Vietnam Meratech New Materials — established in response to US–China trade and tariff conditions, completed in November 2025.
Milestones
- 1985
Isotech Enterprise Co., Ltd. founded
Entered PU material R&D and manufacturing.
- 1985–1986
Record-breaking stress-ball production
8 million stress balls in six months, 30,000 a day.
- 1987–1989
Record-breaking hair-roller production
Around 100 million hair rollers in total, NT$600 million in output value, 100,000 units a day.
- 1991
Rigid PU softball core developed
Cumulative shipments reached 45 million units, and the product is still the quality benchmark worldwide.
- 1992
Investment in Guangzhou Urethane Plastics Co., Ltd.
The plant is in Panyu, Guangdong — the point at which the centre of production moved to China.
- 1993–1994
ISO 9000 and 6S introduced
In 1994 Guangzhou Urethane obtained the Export Commodity Quality Licence issued by the Guangdong provincial government under ISO 9003, and was certified as an approved export manufacturer.
- 1996–1999
International quality systems and supplier audits passed
DNV ISO 9002 certification was obtained in 1996. In 1997, Isotech was approved as a qualified supplier by Schering-Plough in the USA. Supplier audits by Wilson and Haworth Furniture (the world’s third-largest office furniture maker) were passed in 1998, along with a US office furniture industry supplier audit in August that year. The Spalding Sporting audit was passed in July 1999, followed by DNV ISO 9001 certification in August.
In 1998, a fast-pitch softball core was co-developed with Wilson, with annual shipments of 1.5 million units and average annual growth of approximately 15–20%. The same year, a front bumper for the Delica truck was co-developed with a China Motor Corporation supplier, with annual orders worth NT$20 million.
- 1998–2026
UMIC U.S. joint venture: insoles and shock-absorption development
UMIC was established as a joint venture with a U.S. partner. The collaboration spans 1998–2026, with ongoing development of insoles, high-performance PU insoles and shock-absorption technologies.
A highly shock-absorbing PU insole material combining shock absorption, resilience and the lowest compression set — still one of the best footwear materials on the market.
In 1999, two PU insole models were co-developed with Schering-Plough in the USA: a sports model and a model for pregnant women. Development of other special-purpose insoles continued.
- 2000–2001
QS9000 and international customer audits
In 2000, two new products were developed with Schering-Plough in the USA and launched in 2001. Qualified-supplier audits by Kimball Upholstered Products and KI Inc. were also passed in 2000.
QS9000 was introduced from September 2001, and a qualified-supplier audit by furniture company Herman Miller was passed that year.
- 2001
UMIC Panyu footwear factory established and began production
The UMIC Panyu footwear factory was established and began production.
- 2002
Hydrophilic PU foaming technology introduced
Introduced hydrophilic PU foaming technology and the GMP quality assurance system for medical products.
- 2003
Breathable foam launched
A world-first foam that absorbs heat, regulates humidity and relieves pressure — suitable for medical devices, health products, seating and lining materials. A triangular trade strategy was adopted the same year.
- 2004–2005
GMP certified; biomedical materials into production
GMP certification was obtained in 2004 and production of biomedical materials began. In 2005, the heat-absorbing, humidity-regulating foam technology was further upgraded with flame-retardant performance.
- 2006
ESD work chair materials; environmental and automotive quality systems certified
Developed antibacterial, electrostatic-discharge (ESD) work chair materials for cleanroom use; ISO 14001 environmental management and TS 16949 automotive supply-chain quality system were both certified the same year.
- 2007–2008
MemoSorb consumer brand established
While continuing to develop and manufacture raw materials and components, we entered the consumer market with the medical-grade bedding brand MemoSorb and continued promoting MemoSorb as a material brand.
- 2009–2010
Expanded development of chemicals for electronics and product markets
Development of chemical raw materials for electronics continued, alongside expansion into markets for existing products.
- 2015–2016
Product development plan
Planned quarterly milestones shown in the product development roadmap:
2015 Q1: adjustable armrest DR6062 and fore-aft adjustable armrest DR6063. 2015 Q2: armrest covers and a folding mattress.
2015 Q3: scooter and trademark application. 2015 Q4: patent application for innovative footwear materials and composite insoles.
2016 Q1: sliding armrest. 2016 Q2: new thin-film material.
- 2019
Enping plant, Guangdong Meratech, completed
The Guangdong Meratech Enping plant was completed, producing premium PU insoles and outsoles.
- 2025
Dong Nai plant, Vietnam Meratech, completed
Completed in November, in response to US–China trade and tariff conditions.
Awards
Awards and quality marks received over the years. Certificates and test reports are collected on the certifications page.
- 2003REHACARE Innovation Award, GermanySelected at the Düsseldorf show in the year the foam launched.
- 2008National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Award — BronzeA MemoSorb mattress took bronze in the medical device category.
- 2009–2021SNQ National Quality MarkAwarded to pillows and mattresses year after year.
- 2023Golden Pregnancy Award · Quality BrandThe maternity range was recognised with Taiwan's Golden Pregnancy Quality Brand Award.
Sustainability and safety
Material safety and environmental compatibility carry equal weight.
Low-temperature process
MemoSorb is produced at low temperatures without catalysts or vulcanizing agents. SGS metal-content and VOC test records are available, and discarded products can decompose in soil.
Bio-based materials
The footwear line already uses PU materials containing plant-based oil feedstock and bio-oil formulations from renewable carbon sources.
Environmental management
ISO 14001 environmental management certification was obtained in 2006, and MBDC Cradle to Cradle certification is currently being applied for.